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The Umbrella Maker's Son: A Novel of WWII
by Tod Lending"This powerful, heart-wrenching novel follows a young Polish Jew through his incredible journey to escape the Nazis. Reuven’s story typifies that of millions of others experiencing the horrors and deprivations suffered by Jews in WWII and those who tried to help them. And yet, it is also an ultimately uplifting and inspiring tale of one man’s coming of age in horrific times."—Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of AuschwitzFor fans of Heather Morris and Lisa Barr, a powerful and unforgettable novel of survival against all odds and the remarkable power of love, in which a Jewish teenager in World War II Poland fights to save his life and find the young woman who holds his heart.Born to a secure, middle-class Polish Jewish family, seventeen-year-old Reuven works alongside his father, an artisan businessman whose shop creates the finest handmade umbrellas in Poland. But the family’s peaceful life shatters when the Nazis invade their homeland, igniting World War II. With terrifying brutality, the Nazis confiscate their business, evict them from their home, and strip away their rights, threatening the lives of the city’s Jewish population, including Reuven and Zelda, the girl he loves.Shortly after the Nazi occupation, Zelda and her family disappear, and Reuven and his father are forced into backbreaking physical labor that nearly kills them. For the young man and his family, the only chance to survive is escape—and some of them will die trying.Fleeing a Nazi ambush through the surrounding forest, shot and wounded, Reuven is found by a local farmer who has never met a Jew—and agrees to help because he needs the boy to work the farm with him. The farmer’s wife, however, is not as kind. Her betrayal forces a desperate Reuven to escape. He embarks on a perilous journey through the Polish countryside, determined to reach the Kraków ghetto where he hopes to reunite with Zelda, whose life has also been forever changed by the horrors of occupation and war.A love story and a story of family, The Umbrella Maker’s Son is a riveting, heartfelt, and beautiful tale of survival and unexpected hope in the face of terror and violence. A chronicle of triumph, it joins the ranks of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and other memorable works of modern Holocaust literature.
Umm Kulthum: Artistic Agency and the Shaping of an Arab Legend, 1967–2007 (Music Culture)
by Laura LohmanHow an extraordinary woman shaped her career and legacy through war In 1967 Egypt and the Arab world suffered a devastating defeat by Israel in the Six-Day War. Though long past the age at which most singers would have retired, the sexagenarian Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum launched a multifaceted response to the defeat that not only sustained her career, but also expanded her international fame and shaped her legacy. By examining biographies, dramas, monuments, radio programming practices, and recent recordings, Laura Lohman delves into Umm Kulth m's role in fashioning her image and the conflicting ways that her image and music have been interpreted since her death in 1975.
Ummah: A New Paradigm for a Global World
by Katrin A. JomaaHow can we live together without alienation, avoidance, and fear? How can we complement one another such that each of us can uniquely contribute to the making of our societies? To address these and other questions, Katrin A. Jomaa examines the moral, political, and spiritual understanding of the Qur'anic term ummah, which is commonly used to refer to the worldwide Muslim community but is employed more broadly in the Qur'an itself. Drawing on theology, history, philosophy, and political science, Jomaa argues that ummah, while often defined as a group of people united by ethnicity or religion, is, in its ideal sense, a community that demands active commitment and a conscious and continuous dedication to the highest moral ideals of that community rather than mere affiliation with a particular set of religious doctrines and practices. Jomaa begins by chronologically and thematically analyzing the word "ummah" in the Qur'an, a comprehensive study currently missing from Islamic scholarship, in order to propose a novel understanding of the term that connects all its different meanings. She then compares this new definition to the Aristotelean polis, which highlights the political features of ummah, thereby situating it within contemporary discourses on liberal politics and community and creating the space for an alternative sociopolitical order to the nation-state, both as a local unit and a global system.
Umstrittene Säkularität: Religion, Nation und Sexualität in Georgien (Veröffentlichungen der Sektion Religionssoziologie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Soziologie)
by Barbare JanelidzeFragen zur Beziehung von Religion und Politik, von Georgischer Orthodoxer Kirche und Nation sowie von Sexualität und LGBTQI*-Rechten werden im heutigen Georgien zu Arenen von Auseinandersetzungen und Konflikten zwischen verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen Gruppen. Einen Brennpunkt solcher Spannungen bildet der 17. Mai 2013, an dem eine von der LGBTQI*-Gemeinschaft organisierte Demonstration durch eine von Anhänger*innen und Klerikalen der Georgischen Orthodoxen Kirche angeführte große Menge von Gegendemonstrant* innen gewaltsam aufgelöst wurde. Das vorliegende Buch erforscht diese Kontroversen und Konflikte und baut dabei auf neueren interdisziplinären Forschungsperspektiven wie den Secular Studies und den Vielfältigen Säkularitäten. Zu diesem Zweck fokussiert die Autorin auf diejenigen Narrative von Nation, Modernität, Sexualität, Religion und Säkularität, die diese Auseinandersetzungen begleiten, und analysiert sie als zusammenhängende Fragen des Warum, Wie und Von-wem der Formationen von Säkularität in Georgien. Die Studie analysiert die wechselwirkende Formierung des Säkularen und des Religiösen auf drei Ebenen: Staat, Öffentlichkeit und das Selbst. Dabei arbeitet sie die gleichzeitige Partikularität und Universalität von Säkularität sowie ihre Verknüpfung mit universalisierten Wissensregimen heraus.
Umweltschutz in katholischen Orden: Interpretieren, Bewerten und Verhandeln als Teilprozesse der Glokalisierung (Veröffentlichungen der Sektion Religionssoziologie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Soziologie)
by Jiska GojowczykUmweltschutzziele wie die Bewahrung der Schöpfung werden selbst in hierarchisch organisierten Gemeinschaften wie katholischen Orden auf unterschiedlichste Weise interpretiert, bewertet und verhandelt. Während manche Mitbrüder der gleichen Kommunität basierend auf einem Ziel ganz verschieden handeln, interpretieren andere es auch über geographische und nationale Grenzen hinweg sehr ähnlich. Mit der vorliegenden ethnographischen Studie werden die Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten erkennbar. Es zeigt sich: Das Ziel einer Gemeinschaft markiert nicht einen Weg, sondern viele. Wer religiösen Umweltschutz untersucht, sollte deswegen mehr als einen Weg bedenken – einschließlich Umleitungen und Kreuzungen.
Un Accord avec Dieu: Le Pouvoir de l'un
by Michael HadenUn cadre familial pour une histoire qui relie le silence de Dieu, Sa promesse et Son intervention dans la vie d’un couple croyant. L’héroïne en est Deana qui a souffert dans son enfance et dans sa jeunesse mais qui travaille dur pour réussir sa vie sans perdre l’espoir. L’abus de son père adoptif conduit Deana à un orphelinat et un grave accident de voiture la conduit à mieux se connaître, se développer et s’épanouir. Elle habite dans une famille charitable à côté d’autres enfants seuls. C’est avec cette expérience qu’elle va sauver trois garçons qui souffrent eux aussi de la perte de leur mère. C’est aussi une mission divine basée sur un accord avec Dieu. Le père de ces garçons, Leon, rencontre d’abord les difficultés de subvenir aux besoins de sa famille, ensuite rencontre Deana qui lui apportera le confort et la chaleur de l’amour. Si vous connaissez les trois vertus théologales ou si vous vous y intéressez, vous les trouverez ici à travers ce roman plein d’amour, de foi et d’espoir.
Un altro sguardo al bipolarismo: Non c’è da vergognarsi nel preferire la felicità
by Benjamin NemopodeL’incredibile percorso di un uomo con il disturbo bipolare Come è sprofondato nella più profonda disperazione, per poi uscirne trionfante. Ti è stato diagnosticato il bipolarismo? Conosci qualcuno che soffre di questa malattia e che lotta per ritrovare se stesso? Vorresti saperne di più di questo terribile disturbo psicologico? Sei alla ricerca della pace o sei interessato al buddhismo? Disturbo bipolare o verità del risveglio spirituale? Segui il viaggio di Arthuro Jobsquare, bipolare, da Parigi a Montreal, passando per Londra, fino allo stato di buddha. Un’avventura fantastica, uno scacco al bipolarismo. Un’incredibile determinazione nel voler superare la malattia che minacciava di controllarlo per sempre. Descrizione della malattia e dell’incredibile percorso di un bipolare di tipo I. Questo libro espone l’incredibile percorso di una persona bipolare fornendo una descrizione corretta e accurata della malattia. Se cerchi un libro sul disturbo bipolare o sul risveglio spirituale, non cercare oltre, l’hai trovato... Ordina SUBITO la tua copia e inizia il tuo percorso di risveglio. Estratti dalle recensioni di lettori Amazon ★★★★★ “L’autore condivide con noi il suo doloroso percorso di vita con il disturbo bipolare di tipo I. Una testimonianza toccante, compiuta e scritta splendidamente...” - Frédérique Madison (Francia) ★★★★★ “Ho letto questo libro in più tempi, cosa che non è mia abitudine fare. Ma ogni tanto ho dovuto fermarmi a riprendere fiato. Si sente chiaramente tutta la sofferenza di una persona che cerca di prendere le distanze dalla propria esperienza...” - Armand Poursin (Francia) ★★★★★ “Consiglio questo libro in quanto utile complemento alle proprie ricerche sulla malattia e anche come testimonianza di chi ne è affetto. Ora posso dire di averla compresa molto più chiaramente e di amare
The Un-Americans: Stories
by Molly AntopolA stunning exploration of characters shaped by the forces of history, the debut work of fiction by a National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" Honoree.Moving from modern-day Jerusalem to McCarthy-era Los Angeles to communist Prague and back again, The UnAmericans is a stunning exploration of characters shaped by the forces of history. Molly Antopol’s critically acclaimed debut will long be remembered for its "poise and gravity" (New York Times), each story "so full of heartache and humor, love and life…[it’s] as though we’re absorbing a novel’s worth of insight" (Jesmyn Ward, Salon).
The Un-Americans: Jews, the Blacklist, and Stoolpigeon Culture
by Joseph LitvakIn a bold rethinking of the Hollywood blacklist and McCarthyite America, Joseph Litvak reveals a political regime that did not end with the 1950s or even with the Cold War: a regime of compulsory sycophancy, in which the good citizen is an informer, ready to denounce anyone who will not play the part of the earnest, patriotic American. While many scholars have noted the anti-Semitism underlying the House Un-American Activities Committee's (HUAC's) anti-Communism, Litvak draws on the work of Theodor W. Adorno, Hannah Arendt, Alain Badiou, and Max Horkheimer to show how the committee conflated Jewishness with what he calls "comic cosmopolitanism," an intolerably seductive happiness, centered in Hollywood and New York, in show business and intellectual circles. He maintains that HUAC took the comic irreverence of the "uncooperative" witnesses as a crime against an American identity based on self-repudiation and the willingness to "name names. " Litvak proposes that sycophancy was (and continues to be) the price exacted for assimilation into mainstream American culture, not just for Jews, but also for homosexuals, immigrants, and other groups deemed threatening to American rectitude. Litvak traces the outlines of comic cosmopolitanism in a series of performances in film and theater and before HUAC, performances by Jewish artists and intellectuals such as Zero Mostel, Judy Holliday, and Abraham Polonsky. At the same time, through an uncompromising analysis of work by informers including Jerome Robbins, Elia Kazan, and Budd Schulberg, he explains the triumph of a stoolpigeon culture that still thrives in the America of the early twenty-first century.
(Un)Becoming
by Darla PetersWhen a thread of illnesses and unexplainable symptoms pile on top of one another, a young woman's cancer diagnosis comes as no huge surprise. The road to healing, however, is much harder and less predictable than she and her family could have ever anticipated. With a combination of humor and heartfelt musings, Darla invites you into her personal faith journey on the road of suffering.
(Un)Believing in Modern Society: Religion, Spirituality, and Religious-Secular Competition
by Jörg Stolz Judith Könemann Mallory Schneuwly Purdie Thomas Englberger Michael KrüggelerThis landmark study in the sociology of religion sheds new light on the question of what has happened to religion and spirituality since the 1960s in modern societies. Exposing several analytical weaknesses of today's sociology of religion, (Un)Believing in Modern Society presents a new theory of religious-secular competition and a new typology of ways of being religious/secular. The authors draw on a specific European society (Switzerland) as their test case, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to show how the theory can be applied. Identifying four ways of being religious/secular in a modern society: 'institutional', 'alternative', 'distanced' and 'secular' they show how and why these forms have emerged as a result of religious-secular competition and describe in what ways all four forms are adapted to the current, individualized society.
Un-Bridaled
by Eileen Rendahl"Chloe Sachs runs out on her wedding -- and ends up finding herself. A surprisingly moving, engrossing read."- People MagazineBecause sometimes the craziest thing you've ever done turns out to be the sanest. Chloe Sach's groom brings his foot down on the linen-wrapped glass and instead of hearing a satisfying crunch, they watch in horror from under the chuppah as the glass shoots across the room, bounces off a wall, and rolls unbroken to a stop. Chloe hears a voice inside her head that says "run". After years as the sane person in her wacky, mixed-up family, who knew that the first time she heard a voice in her head, she'd actually obey it? Complete with etiquette tips for the runaway bride, Un-Bridaled is a quirky, heartwarming tale that follows its heroine as she learns that sometimes the right path is not down the aisle and that the craziest thing you do can sometimes turn out to be the sanest.
Un cadeau de la famille
by Marta Martín GirónLe premier roman qui traite des répercussions de notre héritage énergétique Très souvent il nous arrive des choses que nous ne savons expliquer, des situations qui nous font souffrir parce que nous ne les comprenons pas. Nous en arrivons même à accuser le destin de notre malheur ou notre tristesse, de notre maladie ou celle d'un être cher, de nos carences ou limitations. Mais, que se passerait-il si tout cela était un cadeau qui se transmet de génération en génération pour soigner quelqu'un d'autre pour nos ancêtres ? Que se passerait-il si nos expériences étaient le fruit d'expériences passées, de notre mémoire transgénérationnelle ? Que se passerait-il si les troubles physiques apportaient un message qui peut être biodécodé ? Que se passerait-il si nous devenions conscient de toutes ces expériences et si nous soignions nos problèmes? Nous sentirions-nous libres ? Récupérerions-nous notre santé ? Reconduirions-nous notre chemin et trouverions-nous de nouveaux objectifs ? Ce livre est basé sur une histoire réelle, sur les expériences de l'auteure elle-même par rapport aux circonstances de sa vie qu'elle ne réussissait pas à comprendre mais dont elle savait qu'elles n'étaient pas fortuites. Avec elle, vous pourrez voir comment elle a avancé sur un chemin que jamais elle n'aurait imaginé, entourée et conditionnée par les influences des schémas hérités de l'énergie ancestrale de son clan.
Un-Gandhian Gandhi: The Life and Afterlife of the Mahatma
by Claude MarkovitsThis major study reconsiders the creation of the Gandhian legend through the myriad texts and images that helped spread it through both India and the Western world.
Un mensaje de esperanza de los ángeles
by Lorna Byrne"Hay muchos ángeles que sostienen lámparas deluz frente a las personas, para darles ánimo. Vivimos tiempos difíciles y retadores, pero hay muchas razones para tener esperanzas y en este libro transmito este mensaje". --Lorna Byrne Lorna Byrne ve a los ángeles con tanta claridad como el resto de nosotros ve a las personas, y les habla todos los días. En Un mensaje de esperanza de los Ángeles Lorna nos reconforta al hacernos ver que por solitarios que podamos sentirnos, siempre tenemos un ángel guardián junto a nosotros para apoyarnos en los retos que diariamente afrontamos. En este libro que nos inspira y alienta, Lorna revela cómo podemos pedir ayuda a nuestros ángeles para que nos guíen a superar los retos que todos debemos hacer frente inevitablemente, como la soledad, la depresión, el estrés, las preocupaciones económicas, las penas, la muerte de un ser querido o la sensación de sentirse inadecuado como padres. No importa los obstáculos que debamos sortear, todos podemos pedir el apoyo de los ángeles para traer más felicidad y realización a nuestras vidas.
Un monde tel que le ciel l'a voulu
by Amanda Lauer« A World Such as Heaven Intended » est une romance historique en évolution rapide qui vous fera tourner des pages jusqu'à la toute fin ! Une excellente lecture. » Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur, Auteur, The Catholic Baby Name Book « Une romance charmante avec des personnages bien dessinés et des images claires, offrant au lecteur une chance de s'enfuir dans une autre ère et de rentrer à la maison rafraîchi. » A.K. Frailey, Auteur, The Deliverance Trilogy
The Un-nimble Thimble: Church Choir Mysteries Number 6 (Church Choir Mysteries #6)
by Roberta UpdegraffGracie Parks is a church member of The Eternal Hope Community Church, Willow Bend. The church has plans to contribute help again to the Honduras cleanup campaign after the terrible hurricane last year. But what should they do?
Un.orthodox: Church. Hip-Hop. Culture.
by Rick Warren Tommy KyllonenFrom its roots in the South Bronx over thirty years ago, hip-hop has swept across continents and oceans, shaping the music and mores of urban culture. It is more than just music. Hip-hop is a lifestyle that encompasses attitude, fashion, and a largely counter-Christian worldview. Transcending ethnic, geographic, generational, and economic barriers, hip-hop places one of the church’s biggest mission opportunities right outside our windows. Un.orthodox equips church leaders and parents alike to understand and engage a culture that is as near as our schools, our communities, and even our homes. Author Tommy Kyllonen has seen hip-hop from the inside as a recording artist, as well as through the eyes of a pastor whose congregation has set the model for a groundswell of young urban churches focusing on hip-hop culture. Offering unique perspectives on the history, current state, and future of the hip-hop movement, Kyllonen shows what a hip-hop targeted ministry can look like in worship, outreach, evangelism, service, and discipleship. Using his own story as an example, Tommy shows how you can combine the hip-hop culture with faith.
Un Padre per Natale
by Irene Aprile Rachelle AyalaKelly Kennedy, madre single, non può permettersi regali sfarzosi per Bree, la sua bambina di quattro anni. Tyler Manning, veterano senza tetto, non crede di meritare un Natale felice. Quando Bree chiede a Babbo Natale di ricevere in dono un padre e sceglie Tyler, lui e Kelly giurano di non ferire Bree, mentre combattono i sentimenti che provano l'uno per l'altra. Tyler lotta con allucinazioni terribili che spaventano Kelly. Intanto il passato criminale di Kelly minaccia la sua opportunità di essere felice. Tyler e Kelly devono credere nel potere dell'amore per riuscire a regalare a Bree il miglior Natale di sempre.
UN PORCELLINO D'INDIA PER COLAZIONE
by Andrea Gardiner Sara Di NardoEpilogo A volte mi guardo intorno e tutto quello che vedo è un bisogno enorme; tanti bambini che non vanno a scuola, malati e sofferenti, tante morti, incidenti e tragedie. La mia mente e il mio cuore non possono sopportare tutto. Non posso aiutarli tutti. Quello che posso fare è davvero poco. Ma posso fare la differenza per qualcuno, trovare uno sponsor al prossimo bambino, costruire una casa per la prossima famiglia, curare un’ulcera al prossimo paziente. Posso fare la differenza per loro. Per tutti non posso. Tutti noi possiamo aiutare le persone che attraversano il nostro cammino. E ogni persona la cui vita abbiamo il privilegio di toccare è un prezioso figlio di Dio. Anche se abbiamo solo un bicchiere d'acqua da dargli, Gesù sa che lo stiamo facendo per lui. Quindi continuiamo a farlo. Non dimentichiamolo. Non stanchiamoci di farlo. Continuiamo a venire per Lui che ci dona l'amore e la forza per andare avanti, per continuare ad amare, per continuare ad aiutare. Non so cosa troverò nella prossima curva. Non so cosa il domani mi porterà. Viviamo giorno dopo giorno, fidandoci di Dio per soddisfare le nostre esigenze mentre proseguiamo lungo il cammino. Ma so che sarà sempre con noi. Sono così grata per essere stata tanto fortunata. Ma so che i poveri sono sempre con noi. Mentre Dio mi concede la forza, continuerò a servirli come meglio posso. Unisciti a me per servirlo.
Un printemps sans fin par l'affaire by Darrell Case: Jack Johnson déteste Dieu encore plus que le meurtrier de sa fille.
by Darrell CaseUn printemps sans fin par l'affaire Darrell Jack Johnson déteste Dieu encore plus que le meurtrier de sa fille. Printemps sans fin Jack Johnson déteste Dieu encore plus que le meurtrier de sa fille. Quand son gendre et elle sont assassinés de sang-froid, la colère de Jack Johnson contre Dieu atteint son zénith. Frustré par ce qu'il considère comme une incompétence policière, Jack commence sa propre enquête. Son interférence provoque une autre mort. Se sentant piégé, le tueur jette un coup d’œil sur le reste de la famille de Jack. Alors que Jack recherche le meurtrier, un autre le poursuit. Le Saint-Esprit ne lâchera pas celui qui fait l'objet de tant de prières. Est-ce que Dieu répondra aux prières de l'épouse et de la petite-fille de Jack à temps pour sauver sa vie et son âme?
(UN)Qualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things
by Steven FurtickWho You Think You Are is Not as Important as Who God Says You Are Many of us wrestle with the gap between our weaknesses and our dreams, between who we are and who God says we are meant to be. We feel unqualified to do God's work or to live out the calling we imagine. But God has a way of using our weaknesses for good. In fact, God loves unqualified people. In (Un)Qualified, Pastor Steven Furtick helps you peel back the assumptions you've made about yourself and see yourself as God sees you. Because true peace and confidence come not from worldly perfection but from acceptance: God's acceptance of you, your acceptance of yourself, and your acceptance of God's process of change. This is a book about understanding your identity in light of who God is. It's a book about coming to terms with the good, the bad, and the unmentionable in your life and learning to let God use you. It's about charging into the gap between your present and your hopes and meeting God there. After all, God can't bless who you pretend to be. But he longs to bless who you really are; a flawed and broken person. Good thing for us that God is in the business of using broken people to do big things. Being Unqualified Is God's Favorite Qualification Our culture tells us that the answer to our failures is to fix them. The solution to our weaknesses is to hide them. The secret to our success is to appear as flawless as possible. But God's qualifying system is different than the world's. So is his view of our weaknesses, our purpose, and our true selves. In (Un)Qualified, Steven Furtick explores who God is as the great "I AM," and then helps us discover our own identity. Delving into the story of Jacob, Furtick invites us to acknowledge our weaknesses and ask God to work through them. The truth is, God has created us to be more, to accomplish more, and to love life more than we ever thought possible. But to become who he has called us to be, we must embrace who we are right now. (Un)Qualified equips us to face obstacles and failures without losing a sense of purpose. We can have a thriving sense of hope that God is working in us and through us, not in spite of our weaknesses but often as a direct result of them.From the Hardcover edition.
Un régime quantique
by Antonio Carlos Mongiardim Gomes Saraiva Fernanda Ferreira AndradeCet ouvrage est dédié à tous ceux qui ont déjà fait un régime, mais n'ont pas obtenu les résultats escomptés. Cet ouvrage vise à explorer un nouveau modèle de régime alimentaire différent du régime conventionnel ; grâce à une méthode programmée et simple (en 7 étapes essentielles) basée sur la mécanique quantique et sur l'esprit conscient... Un Régime quantique pourra transformer profondément votre vie.